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Best Psychology Journals for Social Psychology

The ranking presented on this page showcases a comprehensive evaluation of scientific journals in the field of Social Psychology. This distinctive ranking has been meticulously prepared by Research.com, recognized as one of the leading websites dedicated to providing trusted data on scientific research and contributions across all major academic domains, including Social Psychology, since 2014.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
1 Rank Frontiers in Psychology Best Scientists 4638 6441 D-Index 97
2 Rank Nature Human Behaviour Best Scientists 1388 733 D-Index 100
3 Rank Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Best Scientists 476 456 D-Index 58
4 Rank Computers in Human Behavior

Computers in Human Behavior

0747-5632, Quarterly
Best Scientists 550 630 D-Index 79
5 Rank American Psychologist Best Scientists 629 440 D-Index 58
6 Rank Current Opinion in Psychology Best Scientists 459 478 D-Index 59
7 Rank Psychological Bulletin Best Scientists 213 141 D-Index 53
8 Rank Personality and Individual Differences Best Scientists 768 1029 D-Index 51
9 Rank Annual Review of Psychology Best Scientists 202 142 D-Index 56
10 Rank Journal of Applied Psychology Best Scientists 220 290 D-Index 52
11 Rank Current Directions in Psychological Science Best Scientists 350 264 D-Index 48
12 Rank Body Image

Body Image

1740-1445
Best Scientists 196 430 D-Index 43
13 Rank Current Psychology

Current Psychology

1046-1310
Best Scientists 1038 1320 D-Index 41
14 Rank Developmental Psychology Best Scientists 658 686 D-Index 41
15 Rank Psychological Science Best Scientists 566 452 D-Index 44
16 Rank Journal of Youth and Adolescence Best Scientists 509 566 D-Index 41
17 Rank Journal of Vocational Behavior Best Scientists 145 214 D-Index 45
18 Rank Journal of Environmental Psychology Best Scientists 311 363 D-Index 45
19 Rank Journal of Management Best Scientists 211 251 D-Index 58
20 Rank Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology Best Scientists 853 675 D-Index 47
21 Rank Social Psychological and Personality Science Best Scientists 352 349 D-Index 39
22 Rank Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking Best Scientists 160 335 D-Index 39
23 Rank Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin Best Scientists 407 444 D-Index 37
24 Rank Mindfulness

Mindfulness

1868-8527
Best Scientists 424 582 D-Index 38
25 Rank Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences Best Scientists 567 682 D-Index 44
26 Rank Psychology of Sport and Exercise Best Scientists 311 440 D-Index 35
27 Rank AIDS and Behavior

AIDS and Behavior

1090-7165
Best Scientists 702 1278 D-Index 46
28 Rank Journal of Personality Best Scientists 380 345 D-Index 34
29 Rank Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy Best Scientists 484 556 D-Index 35
30 Rank Journal of Happiness Studies Best Scientists 261 254 D-Index 33
31 Rank The Journal of Positive Psychology Best Scientists 228 282 D-Index 34
32 Rank Contemporary Educational Psychology Best Scientists 155 173 D-Index 33
33 Rank Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior Best Scientists 85 79 D-Index 36
34 Rank Journal of Research on Adolescence Best Scientists 306 305 D-Index 32
35 Rank Food Quality and Preference Best Scientists 201 360 D-Index 43
36 Rank Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Best Scientists 516 383 D-Index 36
37 Rank Journal of Adolescence Best Scientists 386 324 D-Index 33
38 Rank European Journal of Personality Best Scientists 212 216 D-Index 31
39 Rank Applied Psychology

Applied Psychology

0269-994X
Best Scientists 146 182 D-Index 36
40 Rank Leadership Quarterly Best Scientists 97 110 D-Index 37
41 Rank Journal of Experimental Social Psychology Best Scientists 240 281 D-Index 29
42 Rank European Journal of Social Psychology Best Scientists 229 250 D-Index 29
43 Rank British Journal of Social Psychology Best Scientists 180 228 D-Index 32
44 Rank Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review Best Scientists 146 162 D-Index 29
45 Rank Journal of Organizational Behavior Best Scientists 131 166 D-Index 33
46 Rank Group Processes and Intergroup Relations Best Scientists 229 257 D-Index 31
47 Rank British Journal of Educational Psychology Best Scientists 176 184 D-Index 29
48 Rank Child Development Perspectives Best Scientists 117 96 D-Index 28
49 Rank Journal of Research in Personality Best Scientists 296 277 D-Index 27
50 Rank Social and Personality Psychology Compass Best Scientists 186 154 D-Index 27
51 Rank Journal of Business and Psychology Best Scientists 116 166 D-Index 27
52 Rank Journal of Sex Research Best Scientists 256 338 D-Index 31
53 Rank Learning and Individual Differences Best Scientists 196 226 D-Index 29
54 Rank Journal of Child and Family Studies Best Scientists 603 540 D-Index 26
55 Rank Journal of Family Psychology Best Scientists 393 410 D-Index 25
56 Rank Political Psychology

Political Psychology

0162-895X, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 176 168 D-Index 29
57 Rank Journal of Creative Behavior Best Scientists 83 108 D-Index 28
58 Rank Journal of Social and Personal Relationships Best Scientists 319 376 D-Index 25
59 Rank Psychology and Aging Best Scientists 279 285 D-Index 25
60 Rank International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Best Scientists 158 222 D-Index 24
61 Rank Journal of Counseling Psychology Best Scientists 152 191 D-Index 25
62 Rank Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Best Scientists 140 193 D-Index 24
63 Rank European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology Best Scientists 125 162 D-Index 26
64 Rank Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes Best Scientists 115 116 D-Index 25
65 Rank International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology Best Scientists 68 85 D-Index 25
66 Rank International Journal of Behavioral Development Best Scientists 234 204 D-Index 23
67 Rank European Journal of Psychological Assessment Best Scientists 213 193 D-Index 23
68 Rank Family Process

Family Process

0014-7370
Best Scientists 214 260 D-Index 23
69 Rank Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being Best Scientists 209 201 D-Index 25
70 Rank Emerging Adulthood

Emerging Adulthood

2167-6968
Best Scientists 186 193 D-Index 24
71 Rank Applied Research in Quality of Life Best Scientists 147 190 D-Index 29
72 Rank Personality and Social Psychology Review Best Scientists 62 49 D-Index 23
73 Rank Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology Best Scientists 236 210 D-Index 22
74 Rank Motivation and Emotion Best Scientists 160 163 D-Index 22
75 Rank Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology Best Scientists 163 175 D-Index 23
76 Rank Sex Roles

Sex Roles

0360-0025
Best Scientists 165 171 D-Index 25
77 Rank Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition Best Scientists 139 214 D-Index 23
78 Rank Journal of Gambling Studies Best Scientists 139 241 D-Index 23
79 Rank Journal of Occupational Health Psychology Best Scientists 83 94 D-Index 23
80 Rank Personnel Psychology Best Scientists 91 90 D-Index 25
81 Rank European Review of Social Psychology Best Scientists 66 51 D-Index 22
82 Rank Child Indicators Research Best Scientists 76 112 D-Index 24
83 Rank Acta Psychologica

Acta Psychologica

0001-6918
Best Scientists 391 400 D-Index 22
84 Rank Aggression and Violent Behavior Best Scientists 130 150 D-Index 23
85 Rank Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology Best Scientists 88 94 D-Index 22
86 Rank Human Relations

Human Relations

0018-7267
Best Scientists 126 142 D-Index 34
87 Rank International Journal of Psychology Best Scientists 225 186 D-Index 22
88 Rank Journal of Community Psychology Best Scientists 227 391 D-Index 23
89 Rank Scandinavian Journal of Psychology Best Scientists 181 165 D-Index 20
90 Rank Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Best Scientists 115 132 D-Index 20
91 Rank Evolution and Human Behavior Best Scientists 147 169 D-Index 26
92 Rank Journal of Homosexuality Best Scientists 148 150 D-Index 21
93 Rank Journal of Social Issues Best Scientists 104 99 D-Index 23
94 Rank Journal of Applied Sport Psychology Best Scientists 81 106 D-Index 21
95 Rank Work and Stress

Work and Stress

0267-8373
Best Scientists 66 77 D-Index 21
96 Rank Journal of Career Assessment Best Scientists 48 105 D-Index 20
97 Rank Journal of Applied Social Psychology Best Scientists 186 189 D-Index 20
98 Rank International Journal of Intercultural Relations Best Scientists 116 149 D-Index 20
99 Rank Social Psychology of Education Best Scientists 104 124 D-Index 21
100 Rank Educational Psychology Best Scientists 87 110 D-Index 21

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